Paintball Markers (Guns)
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Tippmann Sports is recalling rental versions of its FT-12 paintball markers in both .50 caliber and 0.68-inch caliber because the trigger safety can fail and allow paintballs to fire unexpectedly. The affected markers are black metal paintball guns approximately 20 inches long with a round front grip and rear grip featuring yellow inserts. They are marked with "Tippmann" molded into the front of the upper receiver and a silver metal "Rental" nameplate riveted to the center. Serial numbers on recalled markers range from 86941 to 108040, which can be found etched on the bottom rear of the marker just below the rear hinge.
According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the affected paintball markers and contact Tippmann for a free repair kit or to arrange shipment of the marker to Tippmann for repair at no cost. The company is contacting its customers directly regarding this matter.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Trigger safety can fail and allow paintballs to fire unexpectedly, posing an impact hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paintball markers and contact Tippman for a free repair kit or to arrange to ship the affected marker to Tippmann for repair at no cost. Tippman is contacting its customers directly.
This recall involves rental versions of Tippmann model FT-12 .50 caliber and 0.68-inch caliber paintball markers. The markers are made of metal and are black. They have a round front grip and a rear grip with yellow inserts. With the barrel attached, the markers are about 20 inches long. The left side of the upper receiver has "Tippmann" molded into the front and a silver, metal name plate with "Rental" riveted to the center. Serial numbers on recalled markers are from 86941 to 108040. The serial number is etched onto the bottom rear of the marker just below the rear hinge.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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